Joe Douglas began addressing the Jets' defense on Tuesday.
The Jets general manager reached an agreement with former Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed, a league source confirmed. Reed will sign a three-year deal worth $33 million and reunite with his first defensive coordinator, Robert Saleh.
Reed was a fifth-round pick of the 49ers in 2018. He spent his first two seasons in San Francisco playing for Saleh. Reed’s knowledge of Saleh’s system makes him a natural fit. The Jets also needed to add a proven cornerback to their mostly young and inexperienced group.
The Jets started a second-year player (Bryce Hall) and two rookies, Brandin Echols and Michael Carter II, at cornerback for most of last season.